Tasmanian Government
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) officers are assessing a situation, following reports of four stranded pilot whales on a remote section of beach in Macquarie Harbour on the State's west coast.
Minister for the Environment, Madeleine Ogilvie, thanked the teams involved for their work.
"I want to thank the capable Tasmanians who are on the ground working hard to assist these beautiful creatures," Minister Ogilvie said.
"It is a testament to everyone's support.
"It is important for people in the area to please remain vigilant, keep their distance, and report sightings of free-swimming or stranded whales and dolphins to the whale hotline on 0427 WHALES."
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